A longtime Seattle journalist, Luke Duecy joins KIRO Newsradio after several years as a reporter on KOMO 4 News as a general assignment reporter. Luke also recently worked in PR, where he operates a boutique firm.
A jewish man wears Israeli flags during a rally against campus antisemitism at George Washington University. Colleges across the Pacific Northwest are showing some progress in addressing antisemitism, according to a new campus report card released Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League , though survey data suggests many students still encounter anti-Jewish attitudes and behavior.
The organization’s 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, its third annual review, found that grades improved at nearly half of the colleges assessed nationwide as universities strengthened policies, reporting systems, and enforcement efforts. Nationally, 58% of schools earned A or B grades in 2026, up from 41% in 2025 and 23.5% in 2024, the report found. Among the 135 schools assessed last year, 48% saw their grades improve in 2026.Ferguson says he’ll sign revised WA 'millionaires' tax' after affordability amendment Several schools in the Pacific Northwest showed modest gains. The University of Washington improved from a D in 2025 to a C in 2026. “While a ‘C’ may not look like it is a glowing grade, it is a substantial increase compared to where they were last year,” explained Pacific Northwest Regional Director, Ariel Novick. “And that is reflected in the campus administration, and there is a new president involved this year. They are taking actual steps to make those changes. They just weren’t able to make some of those changes because of them being such a large public state school, which just takes more time.” Other schools in the Pacific Northwest that were graded included the University of Oregon, which also moved from a D to a C. Portland State University saw a larger jump, rising from an F to a C. However, Evergreen State College in Olympia received an F for the second consecutive year, according to the report. While Evergreen scored high in the ADL’s Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns, much of the ADL’s criticism came from a lack of an advisory council to specifically address antisemitism and support of Jewish life. The ADL also said the school ranked low on publicly condemning antisemitic incidents and didn’t have an official position against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement , an international campaign aimed at delegitimizing and pressuring Israel, through the diplomatic, financial, professional, academic and cultural isolation of Israel, Israeli individuals, Israeli institutions, and, increasingly, Jews who support Israel’s right to exist, according to the ADL. “What schools are getting right is actually taking anti-Semitism seriously on campus,” Novick said. “When they are working with their Jewish partners at school, like on campus itself, and then also externally… even local synagogues are resources that can help to support them in understanding where anti-Semitism happens, what anti-Semitism is and how it affects Jewish students.”The survey also found that most students support universities taking action to address antisemitism, suggesting campus leaders still have opportunities to improve conditions for Jewish students. The ADL said 86% of the schools evaluated engaged with the organization during the assessment process, and many institutions have worked with the group through consultations and training since the report cards were first introduced. “That’s one way University of Washington specifically has been taking this incredibly seriously,” Novick said. “Creating a task force, really taking into account bringing in Jewish voices both on faculty, staff, and students, and not looking at one person’s experience saying, ‘Well, the main groups don’t represent me, and therefore my opinion should be the one that matters.'” The ADL said, overall, their report is designed to push universities to improve their responses to antisemitism and the needs of students. “I think what’s important to keep in mind is to be thoughtful about what is opinion, what is fact, and also recognizing the humanity in each other,” Novick said. “Not just the Jewish experience, but all experiences for people on campus, and centering that as everybody has a place to belong and to learn is how we start to move forward.”Colleges across the Pacific Northwest are showing some progress in addressing antisemitism, according to a new campus report card study released Tuesday.Seattle public transit stepping up for FIFA matches We are less than 100 days away from the FIFA World Cup in Seattle! Public transit is putting final touches on plans to move around 750,000 people on game days.‘Our community was shaken’: Lynnwood mayor responds after 15-year-old shot at park Following the shooting of a 15-year-old high school student at a Lynnwood park last week, Lynnwood mayor George Hurst released a statement on the incident.A decades-old aircraft carrier for the Navy, the USS Nimitz, will leave Washington's waters for the last time this month with plans to retire the vessel.Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
Pacific Northwest Universities
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Marshals' Episode 2 Proves Kayce Can't Keep the 'Yellowstone' Train Station a Secret for LongLuke Grimes as Kayce Dutton in Marshals Season 1
Read more »
Luke Jager and Quincy Donley win Tour of Anchorage 50K freestyle titlesChampions were also crowned at other distances and in the classic ski and fat bike categories.
Read more »
Avicii’s Former Manager’s Defamation Lawsuit Against DJ’s Estate DismissedA judge has dismissed a suit Arash Pournouri had filed against the estate of the late DJ, Tim Bergling, b.k.a. Avicii.
Read more »
Luke Cage Actor Hints at MCU Return, Potential Future Roles ExploredMike Colter, the actor who played Luke Cage, suggests a strong likelihood of his return to the MCU. Discussions with Marvel have occurred, though a timeline is uncertain. Potential plotlines are explored, including a showdown with Wilson Fisk, a possible mayoral run, and the development of a comic-accurate relationship with Jessica Jones.
Read more »
'Marshals' Finally Explains How 'Yellowstone's Deadly Train Station Impacts Kayce 2 Years After the FinaleWes Bentley and Luke Grimes standing outside in Yellowstone
Read more »
How to Watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona on TV, Live StreamThe two clubs already produced a thrilling contest in the Champions League league phase.
Read more »